01

Urbana INFORMATION

Population: 38,271

Male 53% Female 47%
Married 36%
Single 64%

City rating

This rating is a weighted average of commute time, crime rate, population, median salary, and more.

7/10

Overall value

This score adds annual household income and cost of living to the city rating.

6/10

Density (Population per mile²)

Compared to New York, Urbana has a very low population density. Urbana is perfect for those who like a quiet city.

3,647 Urbana
27,441 New York

City Info

With a quality of life rating of 7/10 and an overall value of 6/10, there are many things to love about Urbana, IL, but there are also a few factors that may not be the best fit for everyone. Most homeowners will be happy in Urbana, but be sure to visit first to make sure it’s the best place for you.

Population density is a way of determining how crowded an area is. Urbana has a population density of 3,647, with 38,271 current residents.

Out of the 38,271 current residents, 53% are male and 47% are female. 36% of the residents are married and 64% are single.

02

Residence

Air quality

Best air quality

Weather

  • 53% Sun
  • 38% Rain
  • 23% Snow

Condition

52°F average temperature

  • 36 years Median home age
  • $115,530 Median home price
  • 1.55% Home appreciation rate
  • 19.22% Annual property tax
  • 34.2%
    Homes owned
  • 57.5%
    Homes rented
  • 8.3%
    Homes vacant

Residence

As for living in Urbana, the air quality is 77% and the weather, on average, is 53% sunny, 38% rainy, and 23% snowy. The average temperature is 52°F.

Whether you’re looking to buy or rent a home in Urbana, you should know that 34.2% of homes are owned while 57.5% of homes are rented, and 8.3% of homes are vacant. The median price of a home is $115,530, the median age of homes is 36 years, the annual home appreciation is 1.55% and the annual property tax is 19.22%.

03

Community

Religious diversity

  • Crime rate (per 100,000)

    8

  • Average age

    27

  • Political majority

    Democrat Democrat

Community

When looking at the community of Urbana, it’s important to determine the crime rate. Urbana’s crime rate is 8 total number of crimes reported per 100,000 total population. The average age of residents in Urbana is 27 years and the breakdown of political affiliations is 57.76% Democratic, 40.25% Republican, and 1.99% Independent.

04

Locale

Unemployment

9%

Education

Student teacher ratio 1:15

Occupation

  • Management, Business, Art & Sciences
    7.5%
  • Sales & Office Occupations
    21.6%
  • Service Occupations
    15%
  • Production, Transportation & Material Moving
    6.5%
  • Natural Resources, Construction & Maintenance
    3.7%
  • 91%
    High school diploma
  • 5%
    Some college or associates degree
  • 21%
    Bachelors degree
  • 34%
    Graduate or professional degree

Locale

When looking at Urbana, it’s important to understand employment statistics. 8.50% of residents are unemployed in Urbana (which does not include the percentage of residents who are no longer in the labor force). Of the employed Urbana residents: 7.5% of employed residents work in the management and business field, 45.39% are in the arts and sciences field, 15% are in the customer service field, 21.6% are in the sales field, 0.30% work in farming, fishing, and forestry, 3.7% of employed residents work in the construction field, and 6.5% work in production. When it comes to education, the ratio of teachers to students is 1:15. The percentage of residents who have graduated high school is 91.44%, 5.28% of residents have an associate’s degree, 21.30% of residents have a bachelor’s degree, and 33.53% have a master’s degree.

05

Transit

Average commute time

Daily breakdown: by transport type

  • Public
    transportation
  • Car
  • Carpool
  • Work at home

Transit

If you plan on commuting to work in Urbana, you should be aware that the average commute time is 17 minutes, compared to the national average commute time of 26 minutes. When it comes to commuting, residents of Urbana have a few different options. 54% of commuters use their own cars, 10% of commuters carpool, 11% of commuters use the transit system, and 3% of residents work from home.

Home Services in Urbana, IL

Find Costs by Service in Urbana, IL

Find Pros by Service in Urbana, IL

Additions and Remodels Architects Asbestos Basement Waterproofing Bathroom Remodeling Cabinets Carpentry Carpet Carpet Cleaning Chimney Sweeping Cleaning Concrete Cooling Countertops Custom Homes Decks and Porches Decorators and Designers Demolition Doors Drywall Dumpster Rental Electrical Engineers Fences Flooring Foundations Garage Doors Gutters Handyman Heating
Home Appraisals Home Inspections Home Security HVAC Insulation Junk Removal Kitchen Remodeling Landscaping Locksmiths Masonry Mold Painting Pest Control Plumbing Portable Toilets Pressure Cleaning Rental Services Roofing Siding Small Projects and Repairs Solar Energy Sunrooms Swimming Pools Tile Work Toxic Materials Tree Service Walls Water Damage Restoration Window Cleaning Windows

Recent Articles & Ideas

Ratings By State

Ratings By City